I just got back from our ‘annual’ trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. All inclusive! Yeah, baby and I gained pounds. In my defense, I just felt ‘unfair’ if I didn’t eat and drink constantly. So I did that very well, indeed. I ate, drank and ate, drank…and repeated that again and again. And I finished strong…
Appetizers
Roasted Red Pepper Mango Salsa
When I was in a culinary school, I wanted to do the internship at this restaurant I loved. So I made this pretty little resume, and showed up at the restaurant. I see the open kitchen filled with men, I mean tall men. And I am 5.1 feet tall. Asian girl. (5.3 on a good day.) Intimated….Come…
Poisson Cru (Tahiti’s national dish)
I’m back from ‘THE’ magical trip to Tahiti. It’s only been a few days since I got back, so yes post-vacation-blues is overwhelming me. Met so many incredible people, took dance lessons, went to see Heiva (yearly celebration of polynesian culture- dance, singing, drum and sporting events) soaking myself deep into their culture. As much as…
30-seconds Peanut Sauce
My older sister just had a baby, so being a good sister that I am , I drove 5.5 hours to her house to help her out. Wow…I have a huge respect for all the new moms out there…taking care of a new born baby is not a joke. Babies cry a lot, l mean…
Potato-Leek pancakes
I’m back!!!! Yes, I am still alive and well. We just redid our kitchen cabinet so our kitchen was all torn apart. At some point, I did not even have an access to the refrigerator. Agh, the joy of remodeling. But it’s all done and feels real good to be back. Hope some of you…
Halibut ceviche with grapefruit & jalapeno
I grew up in a small fishing town so I love seafood and I like them raw. Ceviche is seafood “cooked” by the acid of citrus, in this case grapefruit and lime juice. It is a dish of South American origin but I decided to make my own version of it. Perfect appetizer for a warm…